He has a £15million offer on the table from the Chinese Super League and is ready to accept it.

But Hiddink - despite tipping the former England captain for management - has urged Terry to take a year off to consider his options.

The Dutchman went on: “I would prefer for him to switch off for half a year or a year. You feel, automatically, after that time that you have new energy and can go into management or the commercial side. It’s important to switch off. “

Hiddink also revealed forward Pedro has a broken nose after an accident at home and could play wearing a mask at Anfield.

The former Barcelona star is said to have taken a fall and injured his hooter on the way down.

Pedro may be the latest in a long line of Chelsea players to play in a protective mask (Image: Getty)

Terry's long-time defensive colleague Branislav Ivanovic is injured and will also definitely miss the last two games of the season.

Diego Costa could have played his last game for the Blues. He will not play against Liverpool or champions Leicester on Sunday — Atletico Madrid are keen to re-sign the Spain international striker.